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Hundreds evacuated as dams at risk in North Carolina following Storm Helene flooding
Residents downstream of two North Carolina dams are being immediately evacuated after reports of a “catastrophic failure” due to flooding from Hurricane Helene.Officials in Cocke County, Tennessee said on Friday afternoon that the Waterville Dam, just over the state line in North Carolina, had failed and ordered everyone in downtown Newport to get out.State officials and the National Weather Service (NWS) later said this was a false alarm, citing the energy company that operates the dam, but the evacuation orders remained in force.Meanwhile, officials in Rutherford County, North Carolina told residents downstream of the Lake Lure Dam, about 40...
North Carolina Small Town Is One Of The Most Peaceful Places To Live In The Country
Small towns in North Carolina offer a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and Rutherfordton is no exception. With a population of about 3,700, this peaceful haven is a gem for retirees and anyone seeking tranquility.
Tropical Storm Helene: Mandatory evacuation order for areas along Swannanoa River
ASHEVILLE - In response to the escalating threat posed by Tropical Storm Helene, Buncombe County officials have issued a mandatory evacuation order for residents along the Swannanoa River immediately beginning at the North Fork Reservoir, where waters have gone over the spillway. Hurricane Helene was downgraded to a tropical storm at 5 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, as it headed up Georgia and toward Western North Carolina. ...
Tornado may have touched down near Blowing Rock
A tornado may have touched down Wednesday afternoon in Burke County near Blowing Rock. WCNC meteorologist Brad Panovich shared video sent in by a viewer showing strong rotation at Chetola Resort, north of Blowing Rock just before 6 p.m. Panovich said he had "very high confidence" that a tornado touched...
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